Cary T. Grayson to William G. McAdoo
Title
Cary T. Grayson to William G. McAdoo
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16422
Date
1922 April 12
Description
Cary T. Grayson to William G. McAdoo about McAdoo's daughter Sally and Woodrow Wilson's health.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Dear Mr. Secretary
I enclose the best letter ever written by a school girl. Of course, the last few lines show that she is a true daughter of yourself! You certainly have every reason to be extremely proud of Sally. The teachers, girls and servants connected with the Holton Arms School speak of her in unbounded words of praise. I was told by one of the girls of quite a hit which Sally made in a speech on the first day of April at a luncheon which I believe was given at Chevy Chase for the girls. A member of the board in concluding his address said: “We have a president with us today, the president of the senior class, Miss Sally McAdoo, and we would be glad to hear from her.” Sally blushingly arose, appearing rather embarrassed but giving the impression that she was ready to speak at length - everyone watching her intently - and then she said “April fool” and sat down. She made a great hit with the girls.
The Chief is about the same as he was when you saw him last. He is some improved, however. For instance, he can walk without his cane from one room to another, which shows that he is much stronger in his legs. He has better muscular tone generally. He told me that the only objection he had to your going to California was that you and Nell were so far away from home. His expressions about you both are very sweet and affectionate. As to the Navy, there is a lot of “scrapping” going on just now and most of us are in the dark as to where we are going to land.
Gertrude and the boys are fine and are looking forward to spending the summer at the seashore, perhaps at Narragansett Pier. I shall miss them a lot because I shall not be able to be with them much this summer.
I hope you all are enjoying the climate and scenery and all the good things of Southern California, but I, at like Mr. Wilson, do not like your being so far away!
With best wishes to yourself and Miss Eleanor and the children, believe me to be
Affectionately yours
Cary T. Grayson
Hon. William G. McAdoo,
Los Angeles, Calif.
I enclose the best letter ever written by a school girl. Of course, the last few lines show that she is a true daughter of yourself! You certainly have every reason to be extremely proud of Sally. The teachers, girls and servants connected with the Holton Arms School speak of her in unbounded words of praise. I was told by one of the girls of quite a hit which Sally made in a speech on the first day of April at a luncheon which I believe was given at Chevy Chase for the girls. A member of the board in concluding his address said: “We have a president with us today, the president of the senior class, Miss Sally McAdoo, and we would be glad to hear from her.” Sally blushingly arose, appearing rather embarrassed but giving the impression that she was ready to speak at length - everyone watching her intently - and then she said “April fool” and sat down. She made a great hit with the girls.
The Chief is about the same as he was when you saw him last. He is some improved, however. For instance, he can walk without his cane from one room to another, which shows that he is much stronger in his legs. He has better muscular tone generally. He told me that the only objection he had to your going to California was that you and Nell were so far away from home. His expressions about you both are very sweet and affectionate. As to the Navy, there is a lot of “scrapping” going on just now and most of us are in the dark as to where we are going to land.
Gertrude and the boys are fine and are looking forward to spending the summer at the seashore, perhaps at Narragansett Pier. I shall miss them a lot because I shall not be able to be with them much this summer.
I hope you all are enjoying the climate and scenery and all the good things of Southern California, but I, at like Mr. Wilson, do not like your being so far away!
With best wishes to yourself and Miss Eleanor and the children, believe me to be
Affectionately yours
Cary T. Grayson
Hon. William G. McAdoo,
Los Angeles, Calif.
Original Format
Letter
To
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Files
Collection
Citation
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson to William G. McAdoo,” 1922 April 12, WWP16422, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.